US Bridges

I 275 NB over Columbus Drive

Fair

Hillsborough County, Florida · 0.2MI N of I-275 I-4 Int · Structure no. 100200

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,750
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 275 NB over Columbus Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 275 NB over Columbus Drive in Hillsborough County, Florida. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 62 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 48,750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 84,581 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI 275 NB
CrossesColumbus Drive
Location0.2MI N of I-275 I-4 Int
RouteInterstate 275
CountyHillsborough County
StateFlorida
Coordinates27.96689, -82.45331
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,750 (2024)
Projected traffic84,581 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 275 NB over Columbus Drive built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is I 275 NB over Columbus Drive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does I 275 NB over Columbus Drive carry?

About 48,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 275 NB over Columbus Drive?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns I 275 NB over Columbus Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.